Aecom
Trusted global infrastructure consulting firm delivering engineering, design, construction management services.
Inspector - Marine
Inspect and ensure compliance of marine/coastal infrastructure projects in UAE.
Job Highlights
About the Role
The Marine Inspection Engineer will oversee the inspection and quality assurance of marine and coastal infrastructure in Dubai, including quay walls, breakwaters, jetties, and related utility structures. The role involves reviewing shop drawings, method statements, material submittals and ensuring compliance with project specifications and UAE/Dubai authority standards. Key duties include monitoring marine foundations, sheet piling, precast elements, scour protection, and concrete works, as well as verifying the installation of rock armoring, geotextiles, and underwater structures. The engineer will also coordinate with consultants, divers, survey teams, and environmental specialists to ensure safety, regulatory compliance, and protection of marine life. • Inspect marine infrastructure such as quay walls, revetments, breakwaters, jetties, and marine utility structures. • Review and approve shop drawings, method statements, material submittals, and ITPs for compliance with specifications and UAE/Dubai authority standards. • Monitor construction of marine foundations, sheet piling, diaphragm walls, piling, precast elements, scour protection, and marine concrete works. • Verify installation of rock armoring, geotextiles, marine mattresses, and underwater structural components. • Ensure bathymetric levels, alignment, and tolerances are met for dredging, reclamation, and seabed preparation activities. • Inspect marine equipment, barges, cranes, and divers, confirming adherence to approved construction procedures. • Assess concrete mix designs, anti‑washout placement, curing, reinforcement, and formwork for marine structures. • Confirm that delivered materials (rocks, precast units, steel, HDPE pipes, coatings, etc.) meet project specifications and authority requirements. • Coordinate inspection activities with marine consultants, divers, survey teams, and contractors. • Liaise with environmental teams to enforce EIA requirements, marine life protection measures, turbidity control, and silt curtain installation. • Review and enforce marine navigation safety measures, imposing work restrictions during high tides, adverse weather, or unsafe conditions. • Maintain accurate inspection reports and documentation. • Apply relevant marine inspection certifications (e.g., NACE, FROSIO) during field activities. • Travel to multiple project sites across the UAE and potentially internationally as required. • Adhere to Dubai Municipality and RTA Marine guidelines throughout all inspection tasks.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸marine inspection
- ▸drawings review
- ▸construction monitoring
- ▸material verification
- ▸coordination
- ▸reporting
What You Bring
Candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree in Marine or Civil Engineering and have at least five years of marine inspection experience, including rock‑work edge protection and dredging projects. Required competencies include strong analytical skills, proficiency with inspection software, relevant certifications (e.g., NACE, FROSIO), and the ability to work in challenging marine environments.
Requirements
- ▸bachelor's
- ▸marine eng
- ▸civil eng
- ▸inspection
- ▸nace
- ▸analytical
Benefits
AECOM offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include medical, dental, vision, life and disability coverage, paid time off, flexible work options, retirement savings, and employee stock purchase plans, among other perks. The company emphasizes career growth, training, and a collaborative workplace culture.
Work Environment
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